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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 639.50 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 639.50 and 305.96 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 639.50 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/639.50 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 639.50 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 195,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,661.42/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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